Frequently Asked Questions

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It is very important to price your property at competitive market value at the signing of the employment agreement. The market is so competitive that over-pricing even by a few thousand dollars could mean that your house will not sell. Interestingly, the first offer received is usually your best offer. Here are reasons for pricing your property at market value right from the start in order to net you the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time.

An overpriced home:

• Discourages buyers from making an offer
• Lowers agent response
• Limits qualified buyers
• Decreases the number of showings
• Lowers the number of prospective buyers
• Limits buyer financing
• Wastes advertising efforts
• Nets less money for the seller

CLEAN FACT
MOST PEOPLE ARE TURNED OFF BY EVEN THE SMALLEST AMOUNT OF UNCLEANLINESS OR ODOR WHEN BUYING A HOME. SELLERS LOSE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT ADEQUATELY CLEAN.

If your house is squeaky clean, you will be able to sell your home faster and net hundreds, if not thousands of dollars more. If you are planning on moving, why not get rid of that old junk now so that your house will appear larger? Make more space. Odors must be eliminated, especially if you have dogs, cats, or young children in diapers or if you are a smoker. You may not notice the smell, but the buyers do! Most agents have a difficult time communicating to their sellers about odor. By employing me to get the most amount of money for you, the seller, please do not take offense if I must confront you about odor problems.

ACCESS FACT
TOP SELLING AGENTS WILL NOT SHOW YOUR HOME IF BOTH THE KEY AND ACCESS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE. THEY DO NOT HAVE TIME TO RUN AROUND TOWN ALL DAY PICKING UP AND DROPPING OFF KEYS. THEY ARE BUSY SELLING HOMES!

The greatest way to show a house is to have a key! When you home is being shown, please try to do the following:

• Keep all lights on
• Keep all drapes and shutters open
• Keep all doors unlocked
• Leave soft music playing
• Take a short walk with children and pets
• Leave the premises
• Let the buyer be at ease and let the agents do their job

PAINT & CARPET FACT
PAINT IS YOUR BEST IMPROVEMENT INVESTMENT FOR GETTING A GREATER RETURN ON YOUR MONEY.

Paint makes the whole house smell clean and look neat. If your house has chipped paint, exposed wood, or the paint looks faded, it is time to paint. If your carpet is worn, dirty, outdated, or an unusual color, you may need to seriously consider replacing it. Many houses do not sell because of this problem. Don't think that buyers have more money than you have to replace carpet. They don't. They simply buy elsewhere.

YARD FACT
YOUR FRONT YARD IMMEDIATELY REFLECTS THE INSIDE CONDITION OF YOUR HOUSE TO THE BUYER.